Korean War
| Service # | 18354947 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Corporal U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | November 26 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Corporal West was awarded the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Corporal West was a member of the 39th Field Artillery Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy near Kunu-ri, North Korea on November 26, 1952.